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Volkswagen Caddy

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LA55 WTVMOT history

LA55 WTV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 214,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LA55 WTV silver Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
214,828 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 WTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 WTV was last recorded at 214,828 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,694 miles · 30 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
134 miles
Average per year
9,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,828 miles
  • 2025 – 214,694 miles
  • 2024 – 210,276 miles
  • 2023 – 202,719 miles
  • 2022 – 196,905 miles
  • 2021 – 194,061 miles
  • 2020 – 189,286 miles
  • 2019 – 180,947 miles
  • 2017 – 176,792 miles
  • 2016 – 162,768 miles
  • 2015 – 143,221 miles
  • 2014 – 122,573 miles
  • 2013 – 105,019 miles
  • 2012 – 96,048 miles
  • 2011 – 83,173 miles
  • 2010 – 69,317 miles
  • 2009 – 57,531 miles
  • 2008 – 42,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,828 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust rustyRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front and rear tyres different sizes 225 50 17 and 235 50 17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,828 miles (+134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    214,828 miles
    Test number
    139892536046
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
  2. Fail214,694 miles (+4,418)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,694 miles
    Test number
    125090001259
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
  3. Pass210,276 miles (+130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    210,276 miles
    Test number
    882884796196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres different sizes 225 50 17 and 235 50 17
  4. Fail210,146 miles (+7,427)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,146 miles
    Test number
    619956202493
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres different sizes 225 50 17 and 235 50 17
  5. Pass202,719 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    202,719 miles
    Test number
    827752901906
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail202,709 miles (+5,804)9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,709 miles
    Test number
    410332413027
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed over heating (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  7. Pass196,905 miles (+2,844)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    196,905 miles
    Test number
    631216956388
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
  8. Pass194,061 miles (+4,775)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    194,061 miles
    Test number
    967386303531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass189,286 miles (+8,339)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    189,286 miles
    Test number
    725328744567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass180,947 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    180,947 miles
    Test number
    652967028649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass176,792 miles (+14,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    176,792 miles
    Test number
    584207653325
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs rusty
  12. Pass162,768 miles (+19,547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    162,768 miles
    Test number
    531309556995
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass143,221 miles (+20,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    143,221 miles
    Test number
    326522175054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass122,573 miles (+17,554)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    122,573 miles
    Test number
    237809054075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,019 miles (+8,971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    105,019 miles
    Test number
    719414863090
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass96,048 miles (+12,875)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,048 miles
    Test number
    779574612239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,173 miles (+13,856)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    83,173 miles
    Test number
    349806251208
    • NoteCenter and rear exhaust corroding front wipers poor offside rear tyre low 195/65/15
  18. Pass69,317 miles (+11,786)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,317 miles
    Test number
    423987110263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a few minor cuts in the tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a few minor cuts in the tread also has a nail in the tread
  19. Pass57,531 miles (+15,076)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,531 miles
    Test number
    770060849267
    • NoteNearside front cv boot showing signs of leakin but no splits
  20. Pass42,455 miles (+48)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,455 miles
    Test number
    702140948278
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear leaf spring bump stops breakin up
  21. Fail42,407 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,407 miles
    Test number
    842499038289
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear leaf spring bump stops breakin up

Questions about LA55 WTV

Does LA55 WTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 WTV is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 WTV?
The MOT on LA55 WTV is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 WTV done?
LA55 WTV was recorded at 214,828 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 9,883 miles a year.
Has LA55 WTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 WTV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 WTV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 WTV find?
LA55 WTV passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front; exhaust rusty.

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